Alaska PFD 2025: $1,702 Direct Deposit Dates Confirmed

As of mid-September 2025, Alaska residents are preparing for the distribution of the 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), a significant financial benefit funded by the state’s oil revenues. This year’s PFD amounts to $1,702 per eligible individual, comprising a base dividend of $1,403.83 and an energy relief bonus of $298.17 .

🗓️ Official Payment Dates

The Alaska Department of Revenue has outlined a clear payment schedule for the 2025 PFD:

• October 2, 2025: First disbursement for applicants who filed online and selected direct deposit, and whose status is “Eligible-Not Paid” as of September 18 .
• October 23, 2025: Second disbursement for applicants who filed by paper or chose paper check as their payment method, and whose status is “Eligible-Not Paid” as of October 13.
• November 20, 2025: Final distribution for applicants who are in “Eligible-Not Paid” status as of November 12 .

These dates are crucial for residents to ensure timely receipt of their PFD payments.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the 2025 PFD, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Residency: Must have been a resident of Alaska for the entire calendar year of 2024 and intend to remain indefinitely.
• Physical Presence: Must have been physically present in Alaska for at least 72 consecutive hours during 2023 or 2024.
• Absence Limitations: Must not have been absent from Alaska for more than 180 days during the qualifying period.
• Criminal History: Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors during 2024 .

Applicants can verify their eligibility and check their application status through the official myPFD portal on the Alaska Department of Revenue’s website.

💰 Understanding the $1,702 Payment

The 2025 PFD payment of $1,702 is a combination of:

• Base Dividend: $1,403.83
• Energy Relief Bonus: $298.17

This distribution reflects the state’s commitment to sharing its oil and mineral revenues with residents. It’s important to note that while the PFD is not subject to state income tax in Alaska, it is considered taxable income at the federal level. Recipients should account for this when filing their federal tax returns .

🧾 Application Process and Deadlines

The application period for the 2025 PFD was open from January 1 to March 31, 2025. Applicants were required to submit their applications through the myPFD portal or by paper forms available on the Alaska Department of Revenue’s website. It’s essential for residents to ensure their applications were submitted by the deadline to qualify for the dividend.

📌 Important Tips for Applicants

• Direct Deposit Setup: To receive payments promptly, applicants are encouraged to set up direct deposit through the myPFD portal. Direct deposit ensures faster and more secure delivery of funds.
• Address and Banking Information: Applicants who have moved or changed their banking information should submit updates through the myPFD portal or by completing the appropriate forms available on the Alaska Department of Revenue’s website. Changes made after the application deadline may delay payment .
• Monitoring Application Status: Residents can check the status of their applications by logging into the myPFD portal. It’s crucial to monitor the status to ensure timely receipt of the dividend.

🌐 Additional Resources

For more detailed information and to access the myPFD portal, residents can visit the official Alaska Department of Revenue’s Permanent Fund Dividend website: (Permanent Fund Dividend).

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